The NBA is a demanding place. Competing in the league requires exceptional athleticism. The pressure is so intense that players like Jaylen Brown have even joked about losing their hair because of it.

Yet for Brown, the meaning of success extends beyond the physical grind. The Boston Celtics star has remained with the franchise since the day he was drafted. But even this long-standing bond once reached a breaking point in Brown’s mind.

During a recent livestream, Brown opened up about the emotional toll of his early years in Boston. He admitted that there were moments when he seriously considered leaving.

“There were times when things were looking rough here in Boston. I don’t know how many times they put me in trade talks. For whatever reason, it was always something. So I was like, ‘Y

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